CFO-in-Residence

5–10 years of progressive finance experience Experience in early-stage startup finance leadership (Head of Finance, VP Finance, etc.) Experience in investment banking, FP&A, private equity, venture capital, or Big 4 accounting Experience supporting venture-backed tech startups is strongly preferred Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, accounting, and SaaS metrics Comfortable operating in zero-to-one environments with limited structure Ability to implement financial systems and processes that scale Able to connect financial insights to broader business strategy Willing to roll up sleeves while maintaining strategic oversight Collaborative team player who earns the confidence of founders quickly

Serve as fractional Head of Finance or strategic finance partner to 1–2 Shaper-backed companies Support mission-critical needs during growth, fundraising, or operational scale-up Stand up or refine financial systems, develop budgets, forecasts, and dashboards Help establish key KPIs for board-level reporting Partner with founders on modeling, storytelling, data room readiness, and investor Q&A for fundraising Lay the groundwork for long-term success by establishing best practices in financial operations, cash management, vendor selection, and compliance Lead strategic finance initiatives, including pricing strategy, cap table modeling, M&A diligence, cost optimization, or international expansion planning Transition into a full-time CFO or Head of Finance position within a portfolio company